When “The Best Years” are Past – Aircraft “Boneyards”
In November 1946, a little over one year after the end of World War II, RKO Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn released the movie “The Best…
D-Day’s Armored Innovations that May Have Turned the Tide
In preparation for the Allied invasion of France on June 6, 1944, engineers and designers were hard at work to create a variety of machines…
“Lancaster Skies” – Upcoming WW II Film with Trailer and Photos
‘Lancaster Skies’ is an upcoming feature film from a small and dedicated group of film makers working under the banner of Tin Hat Productions. The…
15th Annual World War II Heritage Days Honors MoH Recipients
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a little-known non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vintage aircraft and sharing the history of yesterday with today. This year,…
D-Day Landing Ship Becomes Museum in Muskegon
When Lt. Paul Grambsch saved his ship’s tattered flag from destruction a few days after the D-Day invasion, he couldn’t know that 74 years later…
WWII Photo Leads Son to Czechoslovakia to Identify Mysterious Woman
Jerry Huffman’s father, Paul, served in World War II as a tank driver with the US Army. He was helping liberate Czechoslovakia from the Germans…
On A Hill Far Away: Remains of Marine from Chosin Reservoir Close to Being Identified
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Ned Forney We’ll never know the terror 18-year-old Marine PFC Edward “Eddie” Thorn experienced in the final…
American Legion Post Renamed for World War I Soldier
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
Leading by Example – Helicopter Pilot Becomes Top Warrant Officer in MO National Gurard
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
Found – Battle of Britain Hero, Thought Missing, Is Alive and Well in Ireland
Battle of Britain pilot John Hemingway was a hero of the Battle of Britain in World War II. He is one of the ‘Few’, as…
WWII Espionage: Real Life Cloak & Dagger in Sweden
When I was a teenager in the late 1970’s, my favorite fiction books were those of Robert Ludlum – of “Bourne Identity” fame. Besides the…
Mi-24 “Flying Tank” – The Attack Helicopter Used Around the World (plus a ton of photos)
Certainly one of the most impressive attack helicopters in terms of it’s unique, almost alien design, the Mi-24 or “Hind” by its NATO designation is…